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  1. blackbird

    blackbird Rookie

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    #1 blackbird, Aug 9, 2006
    Fellow F-Car Owners,

    It is important for men to remember that, as women grow older, it
    becomes harder for them to maintain the same quality of housekeeping as
    when they were younger. When you notice this, try not to yell at them. Some
    are oversensitive, and there's nothing worse than an oversensitive woman.
    My name is Chris. Let me relate how I handled the situation with my
    wife, Mary. When I took "early retirement" last year, it became necessary
    for Mary to get a full-time job along with her part time job, both for
    extra income (Ferrari upkeep) and for the health benefits that we needed. Shortly after she started working, I noticed she was beginning to show her age.

    I usually get home from the golf course or from playing with the Ferrari or hanging out at Autosport(our local Ferrari gathering spot) about the same time she gets home from work.

    Although she knows how hungry I am, she almost always says she has to rest
    for half an hour or so before she starts dinner. I don't yell at her.
    Instead, I tell her to take her time and just wake me when she gets dinner
    on the table.

    I generally have lunch in the Men's Grill at the club so eating out is just not reasonable and I'm ready for some home cooked grub when I hit that door. She used to do the dishes as soon as we finished eating. But now it's not unusual for them to sit on the table for several hours after dinner. I do what I can by diplomatically reminding her several times each evening that they won't clean themselves. I know she really appreciates this, as it does seem to motivate her to get them done before she goes to bed.

    Another symptom of aging is complaining, I think. For example she
    will say that it is difficult for her to find time to pay the monthly bills
    during her lunch hour. But, boys, we take 'em for better or worse, so I
    just smile and offer encouragement. I tell her to stretch it out over two
    or even three days. That way she won't have to rush so much. I also remind
    her that missing lunch completely now and then wouldn't hurt her any (if
    you know what I mean). I like to think tact is one of my strong points.

    Also, when doing simple jobs, she seems to think she needs more rest
    periods. Just the other day she had to take a break when she was only half finished mowing the yard. I try not to make a scene. I'm a fair man. I tell her to fix herself a nice, big, cold glass of freshly squeezed lemonade and just sit for a while before she finishes the other half. And, as long as she is making one for herself, she may as well make one for me too. I know that I probably look like a saint in the way I support Mary but maybe my actions can be an inspiration to ya all.


    Chris
     
  2. MamoVaka

    MamoVaka Formula 3

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    #2 MamoVaka, Aug 9, 2006
    You sir are wayyy too kind..


    Let's get past the fact that as anyone who may own a ferrari knows.. women are secondary..

    Their brains are only 1/3 as large as a man's and that's SCIENCE.

    You own a Ferrari.. what woman can compete with that? What woman is more attractive than a Ferrari? or can make you as happy? or (lets face it) comparatively as CHEAP as a ferrari?

    You can keep a ferrari beautiful for 50 years, women look good for 10.. MAX

    Ferrari's don't talk back.. annoy you.. underperform.. ask for anything but standard maintenance..

    Score Women = 0, Ferrari = 1

    Just go through random bimbo's until you die.. and be buried in your Ferrari.
     
  3. Bullfighter

    Bullfighter Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #3 Bullfighter, Aug 9, 2006
    Well, I'm off to read one of those "how often do you change the belts" threads.
     
  4. Ciao Bello 348

    Ciao Bello 348 Formula 3

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    #4 Ciao Bello 348, Aug 9, 2006
    A very close friend of mine had the same problems a few years back. He said when he started the beatings, everything kind of fell into place and was status quo again. He spoke very highly of his method and encouraged others to follow suit.
     
  5. RossoCorsaItaly

    RossoCorsaItaly F1 Rookie
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    #5 RossoCorsaItaly, Aug 9, 2006
    Do not fall for it guys, this is a woman in disguise.
     
  6. Simon^2

    Simon^2 F1 World Champ

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    #6 Simon^2, Aug 9, 2006
    You've been a member since 9/05 and you chose that as you first post? Have you considered joining Dr. Phil chat? Might be a good fit.
     
  7. BMW.SauberF1Team

    BMW.SauberF1Team F1 World Champ

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    #7 BMW.SauberF1Team, Aug 9, 2006
    I'm a man who discovered the wheel and built the Eiffel Tower out of metal and brawn. That's what kind of man I am.
     
  8. blackbird

    blackbird Rookie

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    #8 blackbird, Aug 9, 2006
    I tried the Dr. Phil chat but they only let corvette owners join and post.
     
  9. greg328

    greg328 F1 Rookie

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    #9 greg328, Aug 9, 2006
    The first 2 posters on this thread are idiots.

    It's not funny, even in jest.

    Perpetuating negative stereotypes--not a good idea..
     
  10. BOG

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    #10 BOG, Aug 9, 2006
    My marriage advice: Don't do it. You'll thank me later.
     
  11. 410SA

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    #11 410SA, Aug 9, 2006
    I thought Neanderthals were extinct....
     
  12. Malfoy

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    #12 Malfoy, Aug 9, 2006

    Idiots? maybe
    Funny? LOL oh yea.
     
  13. Aureus

    Aureus Formula 3

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    #13 Aureus, Aug 9, 2006
    Perhaps

    Oh yes, yes it is.

    Oh yes, yes it is.
     
  14. atomstrange

    atomstrange Formula Junior

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    #14 atomstrange, Aug 10, 2006
    I guess that answers the question about why I always get made fun of when I say "I'm from Kansas."
     
  15. Whisky

    Whisky Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #15 Whisky, Aug 10, 2006
    They may be negative in your mind, but they are much more true than not.
     
  16. twk63

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    #16 twk63, Aug 10, 2006
    Truer words have not been spoken...
     
  17. emilie

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    #17 emilie, Aug 10, 2006
    I wholeheartedly agree, just swap 'men' for 'women' in the above post. Except the part about the brain. You may have props for the bigger head.

    I just couldn't be buried in a Ferrari. I would will it to a fantastic driver, and be cremated and stuffed in the glovebox.

    The marriage dilemma is quite simple. Prenup.

    Good thread :D
     
  18. Whisky

    Whisky Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #18 Whisky, Aug 10, 2006
    My wife could not live without a man.

    She doesn't know what a lawn mower looks like, let alone how to start and operate one, and she can't even get stuff off the top of the 'fridge without whining for help.
    In fact, she's been on the computer for 10 years, and is still completely clueless on how to do a Google or Yahoo search for anything.

    And we won't even get ino the hard stuff like cleaning out the fridge of 2 month old items (that is not peach fuzz, honey...), let alone actually taking trash out to the curb...

    Letsee.... the only thing she is truly good at is screaming about stuff she can't do...
     
  19. vancoops456

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    #19 vancoops456, Aug 10, 2006

    Ha. Anyone who really treated their wife (or anyone) like this should be castrated.
     
  20. WILLIAM H

    WILLIAM H Three Time F1 World Champ

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    #20 WILLIAM H, Aug 10, 2006
  21. Webby

    Webby F1 Veteran

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    #21 Webby, Aug 10, 2006
    That's a really strange post. Me personally I can't wait to get married
     

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